Robb Leer, the new head of Partners in Policy Making joins Sam and Charlene this week along with a handful of graduates of Class 41! They all will talk about their experience in learning and gathering resources to help advocate for People with

Disability and Progress-May, 2, 2024-Audio Description Training

May 3rd, 2024 56m 57s

This week, Sam and Charlene are joined by Jon Skaalen and Celia Hughes. They will be on to talk about audio description training, captioning training, and other disability related workshops. To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or i

Disability and Progress-April 18,2024- Dr. Emil Lou on Colorectal Cancer

Apr 19th, 2024 58m 1s

This week, Sam and Charlene speak with Dr. Emil Lou about Colorectal Cancer. They discuss what it is and what your option are regarding treatment.

Disability and Progess-April 11, 2024-Envision Blind Sports

Apr 12th, 2024 54m 18s

This week, Sam and Charlene talk with Wendy Fagan, Executive Director, of Envision Blind Sports. She discusses her new venture for kids! To send us comments, or guest re.commendations, or get on our weekly email updates, email disabilityan

Disability and Progress-April 4, 2024- Out-Of-Sight.net

Apr 5th, 2024 54m 25s

This week, Roger Khouri talks with Sam about Out-Of-Sight.net. It is a free gaming, chat and learning, website offered to the blind community. To provide feedback or to join the email list, shoot us a message at disabilityandprogress@samjasmi

Carving Our Own Paths

Mar 29th, 2024 45m 2s

Melissa, a determined immigrant from Chillan, as she shares her 14-year journey to residency in Minnesota.

Disability and Progress-March 28, 2024-Disability Film Challenge

Mar 29th, 2024 41m 30s

This week, Nic Novicki, Founder and Director of the Disability Film Challenge, talks to Sam about the project. He also talks about what a loop group is and how people wih disabilities can get involved with a loop group!! Feedback on this sh

Opportunity Knocks When You Need It

Mar 22nd, 2024 36m 44s

Halima sat down with Zahra, a researcher, advocate, and alumna of the University of Mankato, Minnesota.

Two Choices

Mar 15th, 2024 42m 2s

Tune in to Voices Unveiled for an inspiring episode featuring Patricia, a strong Venezuelan immigrant, mother, and advocate. Hear Patricia's powerful story as she shares her journey through immigration, education, and career.

Disability and Progress-March 14, 2024- Alzheimer's

Mar 14th, 2024 56m 43s

This week Professor Joseph Gaugler from the U of M's Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation, speaks with Sam and Charlene about Alzheimer's. They discuss questions such as, what do we know now about the disease? They also talk about if the dis

My Mother

Mar 8th, 2024 8m 11s

In the pilot episode for Voices Unveiled, Halima Hamud speaks with her mother, who has always been her guiding force. She share parts of her mother’s incredible story, brimming with strength and determination. Her mother shares her narrative in